In a landmark transaction for the global footwear sector, private equity firm 3G Capital has agreed to acquire Skechers in a take-private deal valued at $9.42bn, marking the largest buyout in footwear industry history, according to a report by Reuters.
Power Corporation of Canada’s sustainability-focused alternative asset management subsidiary Power Sustainable announced the launch of Power Sustainable Decarbonization Private Equity, a new strategy aimed at investing in middle-market companies that help future-proof critical sectors of the North American economy. The firm announced that it has already raised more than $330 million in commitments for the […]
Apax Partners has emerged as the leading contender to acquire Finastra’s treasury and capital markets (TCM) division in a deal valued at approximately $2bn including debt, according to a report by Reuters citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Industrial decarbonization-focused private equity investor Ara Partners announced that it has raised more than $800 million at the closing of the debut fund of its Ara Infrastructure strategy, and associated co-investment vehicles, aimed at investing in in mid-market decarbonization infrastructure assets. The fundraising significantly exceeded the fund’s $500 million target.
Mit Milliardenbeträgen steigt die Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder in Private-Equity-Investments ein. Das Volumen für Unternehmensbeteiligungen und Infrastruktur abseits der Börse dürfte sich schon bald auf 5 Mrd. Euro verdoppeln.
After a long period of stagnation, the European private equity market recovered in 2024. There were more transactions and a higher deal volume. Despite economic challenges, Germany remains “of outstanding importance” for investors, according to a recent industry survey.
Die BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH hat ihre Beteiligung an der IDnow GmbH, einem führenden europäischen Anbieter von Lösungen zur digitalen Identitätsverifizierung, vollständig an Corsair Capital veräußert. Der globale Investor übernimmt die Mehrheit an IDnow und will die internationale Expansion des Unternehmens weiter vorantreiben.
Digital supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder announced the acquisition of the business of logistics-focused climate data tech startup Pledge Earth Technologies, with the transaction aimed at enhancing Blue Yonder’s capabilities to help customers assess and reduce supply chain emissions. Founded in 2021, UK-based Pledge provides solutions enabling enterprises to calculate and report emissions across […]
Apollo Global Management has raised approximately $5.4bn for its debut secondaries fund, S3 Equity and Hybrid Solutions, as institutional demand for liquidity accelerates in a subdued dealmaking environment, according to a report by Bloomberg.
KKR is aiming to capitalise on volatility stemming from renewed trade tensions tied to former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, using current market dislocations to identify compelling investment opportunities across asset classes, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Der MPEP VI soll Investoren Zugang zu erfolgreichen Buyout-Managern im unteren Mittelstand in Europa und Nordamerika bieten.
Chemical recycling startup DePoly has raised $23 million with proceeds to be used to support the scaling of its technology to tackle hard-to-recycle plastics. Founded in 2020 by co-founders CEO Samantha Anderson, CTO Bardiya Valizadeh, and CSO Christopher Ireland, DePoly offers a solution to break down plastic and textile waste for use as building blocks […]
New York-based alternative investment firm Stonepeak announced that it acquired a 46.3% stake in a U.S. solar and storage portfolio from Spanish energy company Respol for $340 million. The portfolio include 777 MW of operating solar and storage facilities in New Mexico and Texas, and the transaction values the portfolio at approximately $795 million, including […]
UK-based data analytics and consulting firm GlobalData has received preliminary takeover proposals from funds managed by private equity heavyweights KKR and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), the company announced on Wednesday, triggering a share price surge of nearly 36%, according to a report by Reuters.
US private equity giant Warburg Pincus has emerged as a potential bidder for Fonterra’s NZD4bn ($2.4bn) global consumer and retail operations, joining a field of international strategic buyers including Japan’s Meiji, France’s Lactalis, and Canada’s Saputo, according to a report by Reuters.
